Columbus McKinnon, a designer, manufacturer and marketer of material handling products, has appointed Joseph Maliekel as chief accounting officer. Maliekel joined Columbus McKinnon in October 2009 as corporate controller.

He assumes the role from Karen Howard, who also serves as CFO and vice president of finance.

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